The world premiere of the Broadway-bound musical An American in Paris, inspired by the Oscar-winning film of the same name, officially opens Dec. 10 following previews that began Nov. 22 at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. The production is scheduled to continue its Parisian run through Jan. 4, 2015.

Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope
Photo by Angela Sterling

An American in Paris will arrive at Broadway's Palace Theatre March 13, 2015, prior to an official opening April 12.

An American in Paris, according to press notes, "transforms the timeless story of love in a city rebuilding from the heartbreak of World War II - into a new Broadway musical of hope, redemption and romance." The creative team also includes Bob Crowley (sets and costumes), Natasha Katz (lighting), Jon Weston (sound) and 59 Productions (animation and projection design); the musical score is adapted, arranged and supervised by Rob Fisher with orchestrations by Christopher Austin, dance arrangements by Sam Davis and musical direction by‎ Brad Haak. The associate director is Jacquelin Barrett, and the associate choreographer is Dontee Kiehn. Casting is by Telsey + Company/Rachel Hoffman.

An American in Paris is presented at Théâtre du Châtelet in English featuring the 26-member Broadway cast with a score including “I Got Rhythm,” “‘SWonderful,” “But Not For Me,” “Stairway to Paradise,” “They Can’t Take That Away” and orchestral music including “Concerto in F,” “2nd Prelude,” “2nd Rhapsody” and “An American In Paris.”